Look Alike Lovers

New research shows husbands and wives share similar physical traits

May 16, 2006

You know how dog owners can look like their pets? Well, according to a British study, the same may be true of husbands and wives. Researchers asked 150 couples to judge the age, attractiveness, and personality traits of married couples based solely on photos of their faces. Participants viewed the women's pictures separately from the men's without knowing who was married to whom. The longer couples had been together, the more likely people were to perceive similarities in their face shapes and expressions. "Life experiences are written in the face," says lead investigator Tony Little, Ph.D. "Couples who are always happy may develop smile lines together."

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